2012 Map of Arena

About this map

Agricultural infrastructure and water management define the landscape near Arena in this 2012 survey of the San Joaquin Valley. The region is crisscrossed by an intricate network of irrigation channels, including the Arena Canal, Lehner Lateral, and Middle Dallas Lateral, which support the intensive local dairy industry. Major operations such as the Gallo Cottonwood Dairy and Gallo Colombard Dairy are central to the area's economy, situated north of the meandering course of Bear Cr. The layout of the land follows a strict grid of rural thoroughfares like Lincoln Blvd and McSwain Rd, reflecting a century of systematic land development. This map captures the intersection of natural hydrology and engineered utility, where the Livingston Drain and various laterals manage the flow of water across the fertile Merced County plains.